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US Senators oppose French helicopter carrier's sale to Russia

Washington, USA - It would create problems to the stability of the area

A group of US Senators warned France of the possible consequences of the sale of some "Mistral" class warships, amphibious assault helicopter carriers, to Russia (see AVIONEWS). "We fear this sale sends Russia the message that France acquiesces to its increasingly bellicose and lawless behavior", the all republican Senators said in a letter to French ambassador Pierre Vimont in the USA. Mistral...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1112990
Rome, Italy, 12/24/2009 13:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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